Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition

Posted: 03/25/11

Putting the tap-happy iPhone version to shame, the mightier, far more faithfully-realized Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition marks the latest salvo in Capcom's blitz on the portables. It's an impressive downscaling of the console original with a few additional features to boot: the new over-the-shoulder fighting mode and StreetPass-driven figure collecting side-game showcase the amusing, if not gimmicky, capabilities of the hardware, along with local and online multiplayer that thankfully forego friend codes for a smoother, simpler solution.

At the core of the package is an admirable recreation of the console hit, though one that just barely fits into the system housing it. The enormity of Street Fighter's complex and demanding control scheme spills over into customizable touch screen move load outs: a sheepish supplement to the inadequate handling afforded by the 3DS. It's perhaps less of an issue for those looking to just throw a few hadokens around, but more discriminating players are definitely going to feel hamstrung in some way.

The 3DS rendition of Super Street Fighter IV is a smart adaptation that looks, functions, but most of all, plays just like the genuine article. If you can live with the compromises it makes with controls, then it's a solid pick amid a lukewarm lineup of welterweight launch games.

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